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Linotar is a range of products that have been developed specifically to treat eczema. The active ingredient in Linotar is coal tar. Linotar is prepared using a unique method that makes it very different from other tar preparations you might have tried in the past. Linotar has less odour than other tar preparations and is less likely to stain your skin, clothes or bedding.
How does Linotar work?
Coal tar – the tar found in Linotar – reduces the skin inflammation and itch that occur in eczema, and is also a mild antiseptic. Other types of tar (such as pine tar) do not reduce inflammation and only help with itch.2
When skin has been inflamed for a long period it may also become thicker than usual. Tars can help treat eczema by reducing the thickness of the outer layer of skin. This in turn allows more of the preparation to reach the inner layers of the skin.
Preparations that contain tar are recommended for treating dryness and thickened skin in chronic eczema, or for treating acute eczema after the initial flare has settled.2
Linotar product range
The Linotar range of products includes:
- Linotar solution – available in three different strengths
- Linotar 1 contains 1% coal tar (mild)
- Linotar 2 contains 2% coal tar (moderate)
- Linotar 3 contains 3% coal tar (strong)
- Linotar Lotion
- Linotar Cream
Selecting the correct Linotar solution
Linotar 1 Children under 7 years of age
Adults over 60 year of age
Badly damaged, tender or sensitive areas of skin
For use on the scalp, face, fingernails, palms of the hands, underarms, groin, genitalia, around the breasts, navel or anal region*
Linotar 2 Suitable for ages 7 – 60
For use on the arms, chest, back, legs and feet
Linotar 3 For use on persistent lesions
* Linotar should only be applied outside the body.
Use Linotar as directed. Always read the label. Consult your pharmacist or doctor if symptoms persist.
Selecting the correct Linotar moisturiser
Linotar solutions do not contain any oil or fat. This oil-free formulation helps Linotar solutions penetrate the skin to reach an area where the coal tar can treat eczema effectively. The lack of oil also means that Linotar solutions do not provide moisture for the skin. Therefore, to prevent the skin from becoming dry, it is recommended that you use Linotar Lotion or Linotar Cream as a moisturiser after you have applied Linotar solution. Choose Linotar Lotion to moisturise eczema on the scalp and face, and Linotar Cream to moisturise eczema on the body.
Linotar Lotion Moisturiser for the scalp and face
Linotar Cream Moisturiser for the body
Applying Linotar
1 Ensure skin is clean and dry
2 Apply Linotar solution and allow to dry
- If the solution does not dry within 2 minutes, too much produce has been used
3 Apply Linotar Lotion or Linotar Cream as a moisturiser
- Use Lotion for the scalp and face, and Cream for the body
4 Repeat the application of Linotar solution 2-3 times per day
- Linotar Lotion and Linotar Cream can be used as a moisturiser as often as required
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